2. 2 Corinthians. 8:3-9

3. Matthew 26:26-29
[26] And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." [27] Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. [28] For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. [29] But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."

5. The song we just sang is one of the MOST beautiful one in our song book.
Written almost one hundred and fifty years ago, the Lady who wrote it, pen it down as if Jesus is singing the song to us and at the same time asking us questions in some of the song stanzas.
In some of the verses Jesus says:
I gave my life for thee, my precious blood I shed… I gave, I gave my life for thee.
Then He continues singing to you and I and He asks:
What Hast Thou Given for Me?
You know, that’s a good question.
What is it that you and I have given for the Lord in compare to what and all the many things He has done for all of us.
What are you and I giving to the Lord, or what are we willing to give to or for the Lord?

6. I Gave, I Gave My Life… What Hast Thou Given?
2 Cor. 8:3-9
What Hast Thou Given?

7. I Gave, I Gave My Life… What Hast Thou Given?
2 Corinthians 8:3-9 [3] For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing, [4] imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. [5] And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God. [6] So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this grace in you as well. [7] But as you abound in everything-in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us-see that you abound in this grace also. [8] I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. [9] For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.

8. I Gave My Life for Thee
I gave my life for thee, my precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be, and quickened from the dead; I gave, I gave my life for thee…
My Father's house of light, my glory circled throne, I left for earthly night, For wand'rings sad and lone; I left, I left it all for thee,

9. The Measure of His Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Measure of His Giving
He Gave Up His Glory (of Heaven)
He came down from heaven (John 3:13; 6:41, 51, 58)
He took onto Himself the human form (Phil. 2:6-8)
He relinquished some part of His heavenly glory (John 17:5)

10. The Measure of His Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Measure of His Giving
He Gave Up His Glory (of Heaven)
He Gave Up His Body (to the Fullest)
He gave His back to the cruel whip (Isa. 50:6)
He gave His cheeks to those who smote Him (Isa. 50:6)
He gave His face to dirty, human spittle (Isa. 50:6)
He gave His head to the crown of thorns (Mark 15:17)
He gave His shoulders to the mockingly draped royal robe (John 19:2)
He gave His clothes to His murderers (Matt. 27:35)
He gave His mother to the beloved apostle John (John 19:26-27)
He gave His hands and feet to be pierced with nails (Mark 15:25)
He gave His body for the life of the world (Luke 22:19)

11. The Measure of His Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Measure of His Giving
He Gave Up His Glory (of Heaven)
He Gave Up His Body (to the Fullest)
He Gave Up Himself (for Mankind)
He gave His everything = He emptied Himself (Phil. 2:7)
He gave His life a ransom for many (Matt. 20:28)
He gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:6)
He gave Himself for us (Eph. 5:2; Tit. 2:14)
He gave Himself for the church (Eph. 5:25)
He gave Himself for our sins (Gal. 1:4)
He gave Himself for me (Gal. 2:20)

12. The Measure of His Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Measure of His Giving
He Gave Up His Glory (of Heaven)
He Gave Up His Body (to the Fullest)
He Gave Up Himself (for Mankind)
He Gave Up His Union (with the Father)
12:00 noon: Light left the earth for three hours (Mark 15:33)
Darkness was over all the land (Matt. 27:45)
3:00 p.m.: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matt. 27:46)

13. The Measure of His Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Measure of His Giving
He Gave Up His Glory (of Heaven)
He Gave Up His Body (to the Fullest)
He Gave Up Himself (for Mankind)
He Gave Up His Union (with the Father)
He Gave Up His Life (which was all He had left)
He poured out His soul unto death (Isa. 53:12)
Laid down His life (John 10:11)
He gave up His spirit (John 19:30)
“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46)

14. The Motivation of His Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Motivation of His Giving
NOT to gain recognition or commendation
NOT to receive something in return
NOT to appease some regret or sorrow or guilt
NOT to satisfy a sense of compulsion
NOT to simply obey a command
NOT to meet a requirement
BUT, He was motivated by…
PURE AND GENUINE LOVE FOR YOU AND ME!

15. The Measure of My Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Measure of My Giving
I Give My Minutes (Matt. 6:33; Eph. 5:16)
My time is not mine anyway (Psa. 31:15)!
My minutes are arranged according to my priorities
I don’t want to give less or just enough, but more and more!
For ALL He gave for me, giving my minutes seems least I can do!

16. The Measure of My Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Measure of My Giving
I Give My Might (Col. 3:23)
My abilities are not mine anyway (1 Cor. 6:19-20)!
My abilities are skills/interests/energies that I can use for God
I don’t want to give less or just enough, but more and more!
For ALL He gave for me, giving my might seems least I can do!

17. The Measure of My Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Measure of My Giving
I Give My Money (2 Cor. 9:7)
My money is not mine anyway (Hag. 2:8)!
My money is budgeted & spent on things most important to me
I don’t want to give less or just enough, but more and more
For ALL He gave for me, giving my money seems least I can do!

18. The Motivation of My Giving Must Mirror The Motivation of His Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Motivation of My Giving Must Mirror The Motivation of His Giving
NOT to gain recognition or commendation (Matt. 6:1-4)
NOT to appease some regret, sorrow or guilt (2 Cor. 9:7)
NOT to satisfy a sense of compulsion (2 Cor. 9:7)
NOT to simply obey a command (2 Cor. 8:8)
NOT to merely meet a budget (1 Cor. 16:1-2)

19. The Motivation of My Giving Must Mirror The Motivation of His Giving
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
The Motivation of My Giving Must Mirror The Motivation of His Giving
The True Motivation:
The degree of one’s sacrifice is a measurement of one’s love
Jesus’ giving is a measurement of His tremendous LOVE
Eph. 5:2, 25; Gal. 2:20; Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:19
My giving is a measurement of my LOVE for Him
If not prompted by love, my giving “profits me nothing” (1 Cor. 13:3)
With my giving, I prove the sincerity of my love (2 Cor. 8:8, 24)
With my giving, I demonstrate the depth of my love (Luke 7:44-47)
With my giving, I reciprocate Jesus’ love for me (1 John 4:19)

20. I Gave My Life for Thee
3) And I have brought to thee, down from my home above, Salvation full and free, my pardon and my love; I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee, what hast thou brought to Me? I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee, what hast thou brought to Me?

21. Give Your Life to Him Today & Be Saved!
I Gave, I Gave My Life…
What Hast Thou Given?
Give Your Life to Him Today & Be Saved!
Believe that Jesus is God’s Son – Romans 10:9
Repent of your sins and turn to God – Romans 2:4
Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:10
Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3
God will give you forgiveness of sins – Acts 2:38
God will give you a place in His church – Acts 2:47
God will give you a registration in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
Give your all to Him for the rest of your life – Rom. 12:1